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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB800F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-G1 matches up against the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung WB800F

 EX-G1 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Casio EX-G1

 WB800F EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2009More modern by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung WB800F

 EX-G1 WB800F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the WB800F.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and WB800F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (154g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
23
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (154g)
35
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung WB800F
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung WB800F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-11-18 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $61 $300